communication is more than just exchanging words it's about how we convey messages and handle conversations welcome to this another learning session in oral communication and context I am ma honey and today we will discover various communicative strategies that will help us navigate different situations to ensure effective and clear communication communicative strategies refer to the techniques tactics or methods employed during communication to facilitate effective interaction convey messages and Achieve desired goals we all know that effective communication is the Cornerstone of successful interactions in both personal and professional spares by mastering these strategies we can better express ourselves understand others resolve conflicts and build stronger relationships these strategies Encompass a wide range of approaches used by individuals to navigate different communication contexts ensuring that messages are conveyed clearly understood accurately and received appropriately we have the different types of communicative strategies namely nomination restriction turn taking topic control topic shifting repair and termination they are employed to overcome various communication challenges such as language barriers misunderstanding ambiguity or breakdowns in communication they help individuals adapt their communication style adjust to different audiences and manage diverse communication situations let's begin with nomination which is the act of putting forward ideas or suggestions it simply means opening or starting a topic nominating an idea involves initiating conversation for instance type typing in the chat I suggest exploring new project management tools to streamline tasks is an example of nomination the Restriction communicative strategy involves limiting the information shared or deliberately withholding certain details during communication it is used for various purposes such as being cautious about divulging sensitive information controlling the flow of conversation or maintaining privacy individuals might restrict sharing personal details or experiences in certain social settings to maintain privacy or boundaries turn taking managing turn taking allows for balance and respectful conversations where participants take turns to speak it prevents interruptions promotes active listening and ensures everyone gets an opportunity to contribute in a group activity you can encourage turn taking by saying saying let's allow everyone a chance to share their thoughts before moving on topic control involves maintaining or redirecting the focus of a conversation it ensures coherence and relevance by steering discussions back to the main topic or managing digressions while talking to a colleague you can steer the conversation by saying let's refocus on the main objective to maintain relevance topic shifting refers to smoothly transitioning from one subject to another this is also where the part of a conversation ends and also begins in topic Shifting the shifter manages to subtly change the discussions topic to another related but different topic without explicitly announcing the change of subject or reaching any kind of mutual agreement that such a change is appropriate repair repair strategies come into play when there's a breakdown in communication or misunderstanding they involve techniques to clarify correct or resolve misunderstandings such as asking for clarification paraphrasing or providing additional information for instance apologizing and clarifying by saying I believe there might have been a misunderstanding let me rephrase my point is an example of a repair state termination termination strategies help in concluding conversations or discussions appropriately they involve signaling the end of a conversation politely or summarizing the key points discussed to conclude a discussion or conversation summarize key points and suggest moving to the next agenda item for example let's wrap up this topic and proceed to our next point each strategy that was tackled are better to be considered before during and after a conversation minding the strategies will make the communication organized equal and meaningful now can you identify the communicative strategy used in each statement best regards to your parents see you around what is the communicative strategy in this statement the topic initiator say signals the end of the conversation which is a proof of termination excuse me I think we should speak one at a time so we can clearly understand each other what is the type of communicative strategy used the answer is repair since the speaker is trying to remedy the situation if the problem in communication is not repaired right away surely it would lead into misunderstanding or confusion good to see you anyway I came to visit you because I want to personally offer apologies for what I did yesterday what is the type of communicative strategy used in this statement even without prior conversation the speaker tries to start a new topic by giving his personal apologies to The Listener now it's your turn to ask questions what is the type of communicative Strate stry used when people in the circle are given equal opportunities to present their ideas during the conversation this is an example of turn taking communicative strategies are not only essential in verbal communication but also apply to written nonverbal and digital communication context they play a crucial role in various settings such as interpersonal communication group discussions negotiations presentations teaching customer service and more overall communicative strategies help individuals navigate communication challenges Foster effective interactions build relationships and ensure that messages are conveyed accurately and with intended meaning across diverse context and audiences understanding and employing these communicative strategies Empower individuals to communicate more effectively adaptation and Mastery of the strategies are essential skills in personal professional and academic settings